Prácticas pedagógicas en las dinámicas familiares de niños y niñas en hogares comunitarios.

Abstract

This systematization documents the pedagogical experience developed within our Service Units (UDS)—located in both rural and urban settings within the municipality of Pasto—in environments characterized by diverse family, social, and cultural conditions. The care process is guided by the standards of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare (ICBF), which frame the actions regarding care and protection, pedagogical experiences, and family support (ICBF, 2025). The central focus of our systematization comes to life through the guiding activities of early childhood: play, art, literature, and exploration of the environment. Far from being mere tools, these playful experiences—and the materials we intentionally prepare for each space—serve as a bridge to spark curiosity, enhance cognitive, physical, and sensory capabilities, and strengthen creativity in relation to the world around us. Beyond simple methodological execution, integrating play, art, literature, and environmental exploration became both a constant challenge and an opportunity for transformation in our practice. Analyzing this pedagogical approach allows us to understand that these elements are not merely isolated didactic resources, but true mediators that shift the daily routine toward an exercise in critical reflection. By fostering physical and relational spaces mediated by play, we observe how children are able to step outside the everyday to inhabit their environment in a new way. This challenges us, as teachers, to constantly rethink our role: it is no longer about teaching content, but about weaving together experiences where creativity emerges from the bond between the children's local reality and the educational act. We aim to capture these experiences and achievements in this study to critically examine our actions and foster continuous improvement in the work performed at our service units (UDS), aligning our efforts with the requirements and suggestions of the Service Management Company (EAS) and the periodic visits from the Pasto I Zonal Center coordination team, who evaluate the final outcomes of our work.